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Fun For Everyone! The Mane Issue Needs You! Writers, Photographers, Graphic Designers, and More! Meetings are held every Wednesday at 3:00p.m. in room 109 on the 2nd floor of The Burrows Center. For more information about “The Mane Issue” please contact us at newspaper@wallacestate.edu.
Cullman County Museum Presents Historical Tours Photography Contest. Register at the Festhalle Market Platz. Registration fee $5.00 More info: 256-739-1258
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September 2010
Upcoming Events
Tues., Sept.28 7 pm Journey Bible Study Wed., Sept. 29 7:30am GED Testing 6 pm WSCC Volleyball at NW Shoals Fri., Oct. 1 WSCC Volleyball at NW Shoals Tourney Sat., Oct. 2 WSCC Volleyball at NW Shoals Tourney 3pm WSCC Soccer vs. Concordia College Mon., Oct. 4 11 am Food for Thought Tues. Oct. 5 6 pm WSCC Volleyball at Gadsden State 7 pm Journey Bible Study Thurs. Oct. 7 6:30pm WSCC Soccer at Covenant College
Sat., Oct. 9 8 am Taste of Home Cooking School 1 pm WSCC Soccer vs. South Georgia College Tues. Oct. 12 END OF MINI TERM I 7 pm WSCC volleyball vs. Lawson State 7 pm Journey Bible Study Wed., Oct. 13 REGISTRATION FOR MINI-TERM II 7:30 a.m. GED Testing 8:30 a.m. Midpoint Direct Loan Disbursement Day Thurs. Oct. 14 LATE REGISTRATION, DROP/ADD MINI-TERM II MINI TERM II BEGINS 3:00pm WSCC Soccer vs. Union University JV
Fri., Oct. 15 8 am WSCC Volleyball at Cape Fear, NC Tournament Deadline to Apply for Graduation - Fall 2010
4 pm WSCC volleyball vs. Northwest Shoals & Jeff Davis Fri., Oct. 22 8 am WSCC High School Volleyball Tournament
8 am Test Preparation for Ornamental and Turf Pest Control State Permit for Professional Services
ACT Residual Test
11:00am Future Foundation Luncheon
Sat., Oct. 16 8 am WSCC Volleyball at Cape Fear, NC Tournament
Sat., Oct. 23 8 am WSCC High School Volleyball Tournament
Thurs., Oct. 28 Theatre PerformanceLittle Shop of Horrors
Sun., Oct. 17 2 pm BEST Robotics Demo Day
1 pm WSCC soccer vs. Covenant College
Fri., Oct. 29 Theatre PerformanceLittle Shop of Horrors
Mon., Oct. 18 11 am Food for Thought Meal- Campus Ministries
Tues., Oct. 26 6 pm WSCC volleyball at Southern Union
Sat., Oct. 30 Theatre PerformanceLittle Shop of Horrors
Tues., Oct. 19 6 pm WSCC Volleyball at Snead State
6:30pm Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction
Sunday, October 31 Theatre Performance-Little Shop of Horrors
7 pm Journey Bible Study Thurs., Oct. 21 2 pm WSCC Soccer at Auburn University
Holocaust Exhibit The Common Read Committee and The Evelyn Burrow Museum are hosting "Darkness into Life," an exhibit of the Birmingham Holocaust Education Committee. In this sensitive assembly of narratives, photography by Becky Seitel and art by Mitzi J. Levin, viewers are provided intimate glimpses into the private memories of twenty Alabama Holocaust survivors. The exhibit will be on display in the Burrow Center Sept. 20 through Oct. 15, during museum hours of operation (Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.), and at other times the building is open. Students who require proof of attendance may sign in at the museum. Admission is free.
8:00am BEST Robotics Competition
Wed., Oct. 27 7:30 am GED Testing
Wallace State Newspaper Staff STAFF MEMBERS Anna Parrish
Katie Nelms
Zack Gordon
Alyssa White
Evan Hicks Participation The newspaper always welcomes new staff members. It is sponsored by the Wallace State Communications and Marketing Department and the Wallace State Art Department. If you are interested in participating, please contact: Kristen Holmes. Ph: 256-352-8118, Burrow Center Museum, kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu; Russell Moore, Ph: 256-3528443, Burrow Center, Room 210, russell.moore @wallacestate.edu; or Adrian Scott, 256-352-8145, adrian.scott@wallacestate.edu, Burrow Center, Room 219. Meetings are held in the Graphic Arts Classroom on the 2nd floor of the Burrow Center on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Mission It is the mission of the Wallace State newspaper to inform the Wallace State student body of campus news and events. Submissions and Suggestions If you have a story idea or would like to make a submission to the Wallace State newspaper, please send an e-mail to newspaper@wallacestate.edu. All submissions must include the author’s name and contact information. It is the policy of the Alabama State Board of Education and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097. Ph: 404-679-4501).
Campus News
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September 2010
What’s What? By: Anna Parrish If you’re a new student, things can seem pretty difficult at times. It’s hard to find your way around, especially when there are a lot of renovations going on. A lot of rooms have been moved to other buildings due to these renovations and are expected to continue into October. Here’s a guide to help you find these new locations. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ready to Work is now in the Baseball Stadium Classroom. Enrollment Management to the Student Center. Fast Track is now on the 5th floor of the library. Planning and Assessment to the Coliseum. Development to the Coliseum. Marketing to Burrow Center. Switchboard/Mail to Bookstore Basement. Judy York to Chemistry Room 3. Talent Search to General Studies. Upward Bound to General Studies. Barbara Atchley (Career Services) to Student Center. Human Resources to Math Building. LaDonna Allen to Wellness Center. Dean Edwards, President’s and VP’s offices to Bevill Building. Business, Admissions, Financial Aid, ACTION Center are going into Mobile Units.
Here are also a few places you can go to help you with your free time and studies. You can go relax in the Student Center (where
ATTENTION STUDENTS
the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre is located) and get a snack from Woody’s Grill, shoot some pool, or just have a seat on one of the couches and meet new people. Having trouble in a class? Well you can get FREE help in the Math Building. The Tutorial Lab is open in Room 1 on Mondays and Tuesdays 8 am – 6 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. There are also free computers you can use at the library or on the 2nd floor of the health sciences buildings, where the dental clinic is located. And don’t forget to get your Lion Card, which can give you discounts around town, and your parking hang tag, both in the Student Center. To get a parking hang tag, you must have license plate and driver’s license numbers.
Why to Choose Wallace State In a report just out by The American College Testing service (ACT), Wallace State Community College in Hanceville was rated the first choice among Alabama’s community colleges by high school graduates in 2010.
By: Anna Parrish Ever heard the expression out with the old and in with the new? Well it’s a new semester at Wallace State and we’re changing. Our mascot, formally known as Wally, has changed and needs a new name. Many suggestions have been submitted on The Mane Issue Fan Page on Facebook. The creator of the winning name will receive a full tuition scholarship for one semester. The top selected names are as follows: Roary, Ace, Oz, Ricardo, Lenny, Louie, Rocky, Ridley, Rasco, Leopold and Dexter. To vote you can go to www.wallacestate.edu/poll or you can vote at the link on the Wallace State Facebook page.
Vote by Oct. 13!
As one of the largest community colleges in the Alabama Community College System, that statistic speaks volumes about the quality of instruction and educational experiences students receive at Wallace State, according to Wallace State President Vicki Hawsey. “Students choose Wallace State because they know we place student learning at the forefront of our initiatives, and that they will leave well prepared for earning a bachelor’s degree or gaining competitive employment. We take a personal interest and pride in the success of every individual student who enters our college,” she said. More than 1,200 students indicated a preference for Wallace State in their response to the ACT section on Career and Educational Aspirations, and Wallace State ranked highest as first choice college among all community colleges in the state. Wallace State also ranked higher than Samford University, Birmingham Southern College, the University of Montevallo, the University of Mobile, and other universities both in state and out of state as the first choice for high school seniors out of 36,624 respondents.According to the Vice President for Students office, Wallace State expects to have an enrollment of close to 7,000 by the end of fall semester. One reason students are increasingly interested in pursuing their first two years of college at Wallace State is its reputation as the cultural and innovation center for its region, and beautiful 300-acre campus. The college boasts a new decorative arts museum—The Evelyn Burrow Museum, an award-winning fine and performing arts center, a new Advanced Visualization Center featuring instruction using 3- and 4-D platforms and virtual reality, and a full fall lineup of events celebrating a Year of the Arts. A report released this summer in “Community College Week” ranked Wallace State 10th in the nation among two-year institutions in the “Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,” and 22nd on the list when four year colleges and universities are added to the associate degree producers. Wallace State is the only Alabama community college to be listed among the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers and, according to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE), it produces more associate degrees than any other community college in Alabama.
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Campus News
September 2010
Campus Ministries hosts Nerd Party By Evan Hicks The halls of Wallace State’s Student Center were unusually silent the evening of Aug. 26th. During the day, students had filled the building with the sounds of sneakers squeaking, friends yelling to one another and the general clamor of scholasticism echoed through the corridors. But that night, the halls were silent. It was an eerie tranquility, almost expectant. Then the rush began. It started as just one, lone individual racing towards Woody’s Grill bedecked with a pair of taped glasses, and a pocket protector disappeared before one could even be sure of what they had seen. Immediately, another appeared, its pants hiked up to its ribs and a plaid, yellow shirt tucked in so deep as to be almost skin tight. That one was joined by another and another, until a charge of the chronically uncool, a rush of the happeningly unhip, a veritable herd of nerds stampeded through the halls, straight from the Campus Ministries’ room to Woody’s Grill for their annual Nerd Party.
The party began at 6 p.m. and was soon under full swing. Helium-filled balloons, the geekiest of geeky games, and math themed cakes decorated the usually mundane cafeteria. The noises of “Dance Dance Revolution” blasted in the background, while to the right, a group of nerds engaged in an epic lightsaber fight. Everywhere one looked, nerds abounded. Each was clad in the accoutrements of nerdom. Suspenders, collared shirts, broken glasses, and unnaturally tidy hair styles were to be found on everyone at the party- and what a party it was. Campus Ministries throws the Nerd Party every year as a way of ringing in the new school year and to help make students aware of Campus Ministries’ presence on campus. The party and, more importantly, the food were free, as was the plethora of entertainment options: Scrabble, Twister Dance, Star Trek Monopoly, DanceDanceRevolution, and even a piñata. Once all the guests had arrived, Markiec Ridley, a member of the Campus Ministries leadership team, greeted them and introduced
The king and queen celebrate after being crowned the top nerds at the Nerd Party on Aug. 26.
Pictured from left to right: Delilah Schlosser, Sabrina Peak and Danielle Meigs.
the evening’s speaker, Dr. Paul Hicks. Dr. Hicks spoke to the attendees about the parallels between early Christians, who were often socially ostracized and mistreated, to modern nerds. Citing early Christian leaders and scripture, he invited Christians to re-dedicate themselves to following Christ and for any non-Christians in attendance, he invited them to speak with him or any one of Campus Ministries members if they were interested in learning more about the message of Christianity. Following Dr. Hicks’ sermon, the guests returned to their games and were free to partake of the five different cakes that were available, as well as sodas. Later on in the evening, the King and Queen of the Nerd Party were crowned. On a sadder note, there were two casualties at the Nerd Party. A medical emergency and a piñata attack gone wrong deprived two students of being able to finish the night out. At least no one
can say that Campus Ministries doesn’t know how to throw a party. Campus Ministries will continue to host events throughout the year. The first and third Mondays of every month is Food for Thought, a BCM sponsored event where anyone who wishes to attend pays only a dollar for all the food they can eat. Food for Thought takes place at the Banquet Hall. Campus Ministries also provides a Food Closet for students in need of supplementary nutrition due to financial hardships. The Campus Ministries’ room is open to students and is located in the student center near Woody’s Grill. The BCM invites any interested student to stop by and find out more about the group and the wide variety of prayer groups, devotionals, and events that are offered. The BCM is a great place for students to meet new friends and become more involved on campus.
Entertainment
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Daniel Tosh
Most avid Comedy Central fans have heard of Daniel Tosh—a master of satire, sarcasm and observational comedy. On his show Tosh.O, he provides sarcastic commentary on online video clips, society, celebrities and other parts of popular culture. Tosh frequently reaches an audience of about 3 million viewers on his Comedy Central show. If you have not taken time to watch one of his sarcastic commentaries and find yourself bored between classes, pull out your computer or phone and check out one of his episodes. Lucky for comedy enthusiasts the host and star of the show Tosh.O has hopped off the television screen to begin a 60-city tour dubbed the Tosh Tour Twenty Ten. If you are a fan or become one after looking him up, you will be delighted to know that Tosh will make his way to Birmingham as part of the upcoming tour. Attendees at one of his shows should be mature and include a broad sense of humor. Jokes ranging from “Febreezing the Homeless” to picking fun at the tip song at Cold Stone Creamery are what you might expect. Tosh is quite the entertainer leaving the crowd laughing beginning to end and finding one reiterating the jokes to friends weeks following. The show will take place Sunday evening Oct. 10 at the BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets are still available and definitely worth the money. Check him out on comedycentral.com or danieltosh.com. By Zack Gordon
September 2010
Music Reviews:
Eminem’s “Recovery”
Cynic’s “Re-Traced”
Interscope Records
Sounds Like: Animal As Leaders, Periphery Seasons of Mist Records Members: Paul Masvidal - Guitars, Vocals Tymon- Guitars, Keys Sean Reinart- Drums Percussion Robin Zielhorst- Bass
Eminem’s much anticipated “Recovery” features some of today’s top performers (Lil Wayne, Pink, Rihanna etc.). The great Dr. Dre is the producer. However, “Recovery” goes downhill fast with the cheesy “Cold Wind Blows” as the opening track. The next two tracks fall in line with the first. The album picks up with “Won’t Back Down” featuring Pink. The back-track carries a dirty rock vibe all the way through, that is sure to make anyone’s head nod. The “Recovery” then continues its downhill fall. Poor choruses and a less than entertaining feature with Lil Wayne contribute. The album is almost saved by “Love the Way You Lie,” featuring Rihanna, a raw and violent song with tons of emotion. The final track “You're Never Done” is a weak ending to such a hyped-up album. The “Recovery” is a typical rap album. Several decent singles and the rest is filler.
Cynic’s “Re-Traced,” an overhaul of the bands former “Traced in Air,” begins with the track “Space.” From the opening beat until the last note played, the track is as spacey as the title claims. The second track, “Evolutionary” follows suit and evolves as the song progresses. The album seems to get more and more boring as it plays through the songs “King” and “Integral.” It is not until the last song, “Wheels Within Wheels,” that “Re-Traced” becomes interesting again. It leaves one wishing the rest of the album would have been as good. “ReTraced” offers plenty of great guitar work, poetic lyrics and innovative drum work, but still manages to be boring. Musicians may find that “Re-Traced” is worthy of a download, but average listeners may not have the patience to appreciate it. The original “Traced in Air” is a much better value for fans of the revamped songs.
By: Zack Gordon By: Zack Gordon
Jeff Dunham
Looking for a comedic fun-filled night? Look no further. A night with Jeff Dunham and his group of characters just might solve this dilemma. Jeff Dunham is a highly renowned stand-up comedic ventriloquist and known for his stand-up comedy, specials and latest show on Comedy Central, “The Jeff Dunham Show,” being the highest-rated premiere ever on Comedy Central. His family of characters include five well known sidekicks—beer-drinking, NASCAR loving redneck Bubba J; the fuzzy and slightly manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeno on a stick; Walter, the grumpy retiree and the skeletal corpse of an incompetent suicide bomber, Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Together they all make a hilarity filled show, all bringing something different. Jeff Dunham and his crazy bunch will be bringing their stand up tour through Huntsville on Saturday, Nov. 6. Tickets went on sale Sept. 10 and are hot items.
Comedy Central has three specials on the network including: “Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself”, “Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity” and “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special.”
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Campus News
September 2010
Miss Wallace State Pageant 2011 The Miss Wallace State Pageant will be held Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, from 3-5 p.m. at The Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. This pageant is a great way to earn scholarships for yourself. The pageant is set up into certain categories as shown: Areas of Competition: 25% Interview 35% Talent 15% Swimsuit 20% Evening Wear 5% On-stage Question ------------------------100% Total There are also certain qualifications one must fit to enter in the pageant including the following: • Be a female. • A high school graduate. • Between the ages 17-24. • Be a citizen of the United States of America. • Not be married, never been married, never had a marriage annulled, never cohabited or have a child. • Be available for public appearances as Miss Wallace State. • Be enrolled as a full-time student at Wallace State (fall semester). • Secure $100 in donations for the Children’s Miracle Network. There was a Contestant Orientation on Sept. 21st at 3 p.m. in the Burrow Center. For more information contact Suzanne Harbin at 256-352-8144 or Rob Metcalf at 256-352-8250.
Miss Wallace State 2009: Ashley Garcia
Previous Winners 2008 - Jessica Geisen 2007 - Ashley Kraft 2006 - Ashlee Maddox 2005 - Lee Parker 2004 - Savannah Nix
By: Anna Parrish
Miss Wallace State 2010: Jordan Ratliff
Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa has long been an integral part of the Wallace State experience. Alpha Chi Tau, Wallace State’s PTK chapter, has been ranked five stars in the past but this status is not guaranteed and must be renewed every year. During the year prior to this semester, the chapter held a three star rating. Chapters which seek to gain a Five Star rating must complete a diverse array of requirements but are allowed to set their own goals and advance at their own pace. Keys to advancing a chapter’s rating include setting realistic goals, having active member participation in the chapter’s events and meeting the goals the chapter has set for itself. It is a rigorous and demanding process, one that Alpha Chi Tau’s sponsors, Stacey Moore and Brandon Smith, feel the chapter is up to completing this year. The real test will be whether or not the chapter’s members contribute enough of their time to make the plans a reality. Initially, the chapter wants to become more involved in the local community and to help stimulate local commerce. New businesses that are not part of national chains, like the newly opened Carina’s Pizzeria, will be approached to participate in PTK activities. Phi Theta Kappa also plans to encour-
age student activity through donation drives that would go to local charities. Another possibility is an incentive program to help encourage student donations. Charitable students who gave clothing, canned food, or whatever items were being taken up would be rewarded with coupons for discounts at the local business that had agreed to sponsor the event. Keeping to the spirit of supporting the local community, Phi Theta Kappa also plans to encourage local business to offer discounts to Wallace Students and in exchange, the chapter will help promote the businesses on campus. Integrity is also critical to fulfilling the Five Star rating’s requirements and Alpha Chi Tau will continue to encourage and reward academic excellence throughout the year. Those students with exceptional grades are offered leadership opportunities and even scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa. Imbedding the idea that community service, leadership, and academic excellence are necessary virtues is one of the main focuses of PTK. Needless to say, it is a message that will be hammered home through the example of the chapter’s members while on their quest for a Five Star rating. Leonardo Da Vinci once
said, “The acquisition of any knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and retain the good." Embracing this love of knowledge is a key component in every academic institution and the idea must be stewarded by both Phi Theta Kappa and Wallace State itself. Transitioning into the new semester, students should watch their local PTK chapter at work and see for themselves if they truly earn their hoped for Five Star rating. Many local businesses and individuals would also benefit from the chapter’s proactivity and if it succeeds, the chapter will not only improve its own image and that of the college, but will also increase opportunities for students enrolled at Wallace State. Essentially, when Phi Theta Kappa wins, they intend for everyone else in the community to win as well. Beginning the year on a positive note is important. Even a little participation, when shown by all the students on campus, will go far. Generosity tends to move circularly. If given, it will return. Now, it is time for Alpha Chi Tau to prove its mettle, to show it deserves a Five Star rating and it is up to the student body to help support their fellow classmates in the endeavor.
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September 2010
Fun For Everyone! The Mane Issue Needs You!
Cullman County Museum Presents Historical Tours Photography Contest.
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Wrap Up
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September 2010
No. 20 Wallace State remains unbeaten
Wallace State Jazz Band, Singers and Theatre students participated in the Fair Parade this month. See them perform on Fox 6’s Absolutely Alabama on Oct. 1.
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Scott Pilgrim versus The World Cast: Michael Cera, Alison Pil, Mary Winstead, Ellen Wong.
Wallace State volleyball continued its undefeated march Tuesday night, sweeping Gadsden State and Lawson State at Tom Drake Coliseum. The 20th-ranked Lady Lions (21-0) began the evening with a 25-12, 25-8, 2520 victory over rival Gadsden State and reeled off another perfect night with a 2517, 25-12, 25-15 win over Lawson State. “It was good to get Skylar Key back and get the team at full speed. I was happy about that. It gives us more flexibility as a team and allows us to play girls at different positions,” said Wallace State coach Randy Daniel. “Winning two conference games is always a good thing.” Key, a Curry graduate, had 13 kills and three blocks combined in her season debut for the Lady Lions. Taulise Dunklin had 12 digs and seven digs on the night, Kierra Outlin contributed 14 kills and nine digs, Stephanie Andrews had 38 assists, Caelin Light added 21 assists and four digs, Lesley Bemis contributed 11 kills and six blocks and Kaydi Langley finished with six kills. Jessica Wilburn had six kills, five aces and 10 digs vs. Lawson State, Callie Miller contributed 15 digs and Amelia Moore had three kills, two aces and five digs. Wallace State resumes league play on Thursday, traveling to Brewton and Bay Minette to face Jeff Davis and Faulkner State. The Lady Lions play Friday and Saturday in a tournament at BirminghamSouthern. “We have a tough two-week stretch on the road and most are conference games. The tournament this weekend will be against a lot of four-year schools who are going to challenge us. That’s what we need,” Daniel said. Wallace State returns home Oct. 12.
of gamer humor. If it doesn’t inspire one to break out an old Super Nintendo, or go to an arcade and spend countless hours on a PacMan machine, one may find it boring. The humorous supporting cast and the fun special effects never recover from Michael Cera’s bad acting. Fans of “Juno” and “Youth in Revolt” will still love it.
Directed by: Edgar Wright 2.5 out 5. In Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”, Scott Pilgrim (Cera) must battle his new girlfriend’s seven evil exes in order to win her over. The movie progresses in to an odd video game style with exaggerated and pixelated fight scenes, bad indie music and plenty
Reviewed by Zack Gordon
Lesley Bemis